2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Preview
The DP World Tour Play-Offs kick off at Yas Links, where the top 70 players in the Race to Dubai battle for 9,000 points, a $9 million prize fund, and one of 50 spots in the season finale in Dubai.
Event Details
- Location: Yas Links Golf Club, Abu Dhabi
- Date: 6–9 November 2025
- Course: Par 72, 7,425 yards
- Format: 72-hole stroke play with no cut
- Series: Rolex Series event
Season Context
This marks the 20th Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and the start of the DP World Tour Play-Offs. Following a 40-event global season, the world’s top male golfers gather in the UAE to conclude their campaign.
Race to Dubai Points
- 9,000 points awarded to the Abu Dhabi winner
- 12,000 points awaiting next week’s Dubai season finale
Field and Stakes
The top 70 players in the Race to Dubai standings are competing. The top 50 after Abu Dhabi will qualify for the DP World Tour Championship, held 13–16 November at Jumeirah Golf Estates – Earth Course.
“The event opens the DP World Tour Play-Offs and represents the final chance for players to secure their spot in the year-ending showdown in Dubai.”
How to Watch
Fans can follow live coverage, replays, and highlights to experience the best moments from the championship and the entire golf season.
Author’s Summary
The 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is a crucial tournament launching the DP World Tour Play-Offs, where top golfers compete for points, prize money, and places in the season finale.